Residential Support Worker (3 Long Days)
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,808 to £28,334 per year |
| Additional salary information: | https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/ruskinmilltrust/vms/e/careers/positions/cJ4YSDszXkAO74P3FjBQPN |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | DY9 9PB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ruskin Mill Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
3 x Long Day Shifts 7am - 9pm (inclusive of 2 x 20 min breaks)
his role includes a Welcome Bonus of £1500 (subject to Tax/NI) after successful completion of the 6-month probation period.
(Full details can be found in the policy)
Sleep-ins paid at an extra £78.48 per night
The role is based at Sunfield School is an independent specialist school educating children and young people (6-19) with complex behaviour and learning difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions.
This role can be both physically and emotionally demanding, and you must have the confidence and patience to deal/manage with the challenging behaviours that young people can present. However, the role is also extremely rewarding and you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people in your care.
You will be part of a team with responsibility for promoting and ensuring the safety, care, wellbeing and development of our students to support their growth in confidence in both social and practical skills.
• You will support and supervise our students to develop skills in domestic activities; cooking, cleaning,
laundry, budgeting and shopping as well as engagement in leisure activities; accessing local communities, exploring local area, partaking in trips etc.
• You will be required to complete and update all relevant paperwork and recording accurately
• There may be a need to provide personal care, administer medication dependent on our student needs
• Our students have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, which can involve complex diagnoses. Any applicants must be prepared to work with challenging behaviour.
3 x Long Day Shifts 7am - 9pm (inclusive of 2 x 20 min breaks)
his role includes a Welcome Bonus of £1500 (subject to Tax/NI) after successful completion of the 6-month probation period.
(Full details can be found in the policy)
Sleep-ins paid at an extra £78.48 per night
The role is based at Sunfield School is an independent specialist school educating children and young people (6-19) with complex behaviour and learning difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions.
This role can be both physically and emotionally demanding, and you must have the confidence and patience to deal/manage with the challenging behaviours that young people can present. However, the role is also extremely rewarding and you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people in your care.
You will be part of a team with responsibility for promoting and ensuring the safety, care, wellbeing and development of our students to support their growth in confidence in both social and practical skills.
• You will support and supervise our students to develop skills in domestic activities; cooking, cleaning,
laundry, budgeting and shopping as well as engagement in leisure activities; accessing local communities, exploring local area, partaking in trips etc.
• You will be required to complete and update all relevant paperwork and recording accurately
• There may be a need to provide personal care, administer medication dependent on our student needs
• Our students have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, which can involve complex diagnoses. Any applicants must be prepared to work with challenging behaviour.